More than half of EU countries plan to exceed budget limits to increase military spending, following a proposal from the European Commission. This comes amid security concerns related to Russia's war in Ukraine and pressure from the Trump administration for Europe to enhance its defense capabilities. Germany and Poland are leading this initiative, with several other countries also requesting to activate an emergency spending clause. The EU aims to significantly boost defense investments by 2030, with a notable increase in military spending since 2021. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)